FREE Creative Storytelling Workshops in Victoria Square, 29th Oct and 26th Nov

Young people across Northern Ireland, aged 7-11, will have the chance to create their very own story aboutVictoria Square’s Domer the Dinosaur, star of its monthly Kids Club, as part of a new project facilitated by Cinemagic and supported by Arts & Business Northern Ireland.

On Saturday 29th October and Saturday 26th November, young people will devise, design and produce a story quilt with Domer the Dinosaur as the central character. From11am-2pm on each day, participants will have fun and learn new skills, under the direction of artist Jolie Dennison, as they compile a short story about their ideal day with Domer. This will be followed by devising a visual story by drawing and painting their ideas onto a canvas. The final creations will be exhibited inVictoria Square and the story will also be digitally documented.

Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic Chief Executive said “Cinemagic is looking forward to working withVictoria Square in the lead up to and during our festival activity in November. The workshops with Jolie will be a fun way of developing young people’s storytelling skills and being able to exhibit the final creation in the centre is a great way of showcasing young talent.”

Hugh Black, Victoria Square Centre Manager commented “We’re delighted to support this initiative. There are so many talented young people acrossNorthern Ireland and this workshop is a great opportunity for them to get involved in the arts. I’m looking forward to seeing the final creations in the centre and I’m sure the participants will get a lot of support from shoppers.”

Brona Whittaker, Arts & Business Northern Ireland said “Arts & Business Northern Ireland is delighted to have supported the relationship betweenVictoria Square and Cinemagic through the Investment Programme. The programme exists to encourage and inspire sustainable relationships, and to maximize the benefits of business and the arts working together.”

Jolie Dennison added “I'm passionate about nurturing the creativity of budding young artists, so I'm thrilled to be a part of this project with Cinemagic andVictoria Square. I can't wait to see what sort of adventures Domer gets up to when the children's imaginations take flight!”

The workshops are free of charge and to register a place for your child email [email protected] or [email protected] stating which workshop date you wish to book. Places are limited to 16 so please book early to confirm your place.

The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People takes place in Belfastfrom 16th November- 2nd December. Visit www.cinemagic.org.uk

The Festival is funded by Northern Ireland Screen supported by DCAL.

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